Vulnerability Analyst — Systems & Security Risk

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to join a mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will identify, analyze, and help mitigate vulnerabilities across operational and developmental systems to strengthen security posture and support mission objectives.

Responsibilities include assessing configurations and networks, conducting hardware/software security analysis, and communicating risk with remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience performing system vulnerability assessments and security analysis.
• Experience identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
• Knowledge of operating systems, networks, and security controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and risk analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments of operational and developmental systems to identify weaknesses and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze system configurations, security controls, and network architectures to assess risk.
• Conduct security analysis of hardware, software, OS, and networks.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities using automated and manual techniques and support remediation.
• Collaborate with mission teams to assess system security and improve cybersecurity posture.
• Document findings and communicate risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Support cybersecurity engineering activities through vulnerability analysis and risk assessment.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Security analysis

Cybersecurity engineering

Network security

Threat modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Swift is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to join a mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will identify, analyze, and help mitigate vulnerabilities across operational and developmental systems to strengthen security posture and support mission objectives.

Responsibilities include assessing configurations and networks, conducting hardware/software security analysis, and communicating risk with remediation guidance.